BEING now thirty years a Parish Priest, although in many things, and even in all, I may be deficient in speculative science, I think I can no longer fail in matters of practical knowledge; and, moreover, having discharged the duties of this office for upwards of seven years in a suburban parish, which embraces both town and country, my experience may prove. of some value for country, town, and city parishes. Beyond this, I put forward no other c1aim. to justify my project of publishing this" Practical Manual." I present it to new Parish Priests with the freedom of an elder brother, who can...